News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2017/06/14
Top 3 Must Read
- WHO ranks antibiotics in a bid to counter drug resistance
- Use of prefabricated blood vessels may revolutionize root canals
- At least 2,458 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2016
Canadian dentistry news
DIAC Twenty-First Annual Future of Dentistry Survey results. diac.ca: Canadian dentists turn to financial practice management CE, patient financing and promotion on social media as dental practice consolidation continues. Read more
Smile For A Lifetime Canada Announces New National President. smileforalifetime: Dr. Allan Davis, an orthodontist from Toronto, is named president. Read more
Health experts advocate for tax on sugary drinks. cbc.ca: A 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks could save nearly 8,000 Canadian lives a year, according to experts. Read more
Comment: Will sugary drinks be the new tobacco? timescolonist.com: By Dr. Patti-Jean Naylor, co-founder of the B.C. Rethink Sugary Drinks Coalition, and Dr. Tom Warshawski, pediatrician and co-chair of the B.C. Rethink Sugary Drinks Coalition. Read more
Dentistry professors recognized with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards. dentistry.utoronto.ca: Drs. Craig Simmons and Paul Santerre, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, have been honoured by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and Professional Engineers Ontario with the 2017 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards. Read more
Dr. Bruce Ward awarded Outstanding Alumni Award. publications.mcgill.ca: Dr. Ward was a commendable candidate for this year’s award nominated by many of his peers for his contribution to his community and to the dental profession. Read more
At least 2,458 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2016. cbc.ca: That amounts to seven people a day dying from opioid use, said the Public Health Agency of Canada on behalf of the federal, provincial, territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses. Read more
NDEB / FCDSA town hall. ndeb-bned.ca: The National Dental Examining Board senior staff held a virtual town hall with representatives from the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Association Federation. The goal was to generate dialogue between the two organizations and share information about the NDEB Certification Process. Watch now
University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry’s centennial commemorated with special degree. ualberta.ca: Honorary degree recipient Dr. Saida Rasul has dedicated her life and career as a dentist to improving the lives of the less fortunate. Read more
Alberta Premier’s Silver Medal awarded to dentistry graduate Lindsay Orser. ualberta.ca: The award goes to the student with the highest overall performance within medicine, dentistry, law and pharmacy. Read more
Dental classes of 2017 graduate with smiles all around. news.umanitoba.ca: Read more
CDAA Weekly E-Newsbrief June 14, 2017. cdaa.ca: Read more
International dentistry news
OSAP Announces Christina Thomas as Executive Director and Therese Long as Emeritus. osap.org: The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has announced Christina Thomas as the new executive director effective July 1, 2017. Therese Long, current executive director, will move into the role of emeritus director. Read more
80% of under-twos in England failed to visit the dentist last year. theguardian.com: Most toddlers do not visit the dentist because parents do not realise they need to have their children’s teeth checked. Read more
WHO ranks antibiotics in a bid to counter drug resistance. cbc.ca: New ‘essential medicines list’ categorizes drugs into three groups. Read more
OSAP announces Late Breaker Program on “Pathogens, Policies and Politics”. osap.org: The session, Late Breaker! Pathogens, Policies and Politics, will take place on Friday, June 23 at 1:45 pm and spotlights the national and international updates on critical disease threats. Read more
ADA, others ask Senate to prioritize oral health. ada.org: The ADA and 44 health organizations are urging U.S. Senate members to protect access to oral health coverage for all Americans as the legislators examine ways to reform the nation’s health care delivery and financing systems. Read more
Glasgow Dental School creates world’s biggest smile. glasgowlive.co.uk: The University of Glasgow’s Dental School is awaiting final verification that it has set a Guinness World Record. Read more
Community water fluoridation: A preventive strategy. ada.org: MyView: by Dr. Mark Bronson, chair of the ADA Council on Government Affairs. Read more
Waterpik Water Flosser among gifts recommended for grads, dads. kare11.com: Gadget guy Steve Greenberg’s gift ideas for dad’s and grads. Read more
What are the benefits of giving up sugar? telegraph.co.uk: One of the benefit: less risk of tooth decay. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Highlighted review: Treating periodontal disease for preventing adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women. oralhealth.cochrane.org: The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out if treating gum disease can prevent adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women. Read more
E-cigarettes ‘potentially as harmful as tobacco cigarettes’. today.uconn.edu: Using a new low-cost, 3-D printed testing device, researchers found that e-cigarettes loaded with a nicotine-based liquid are potentially as harmful as unfiltered cigarettes when it comes to causing DNA damage. Read more
The secrets of tooth calcium revealed. sciencedaily.com: Two studies on calcium isotopes in teeth have provided new insights into both the extinction of the marine reptiles and weaning age in humans. Read more
Use of prefabricated blood vessels may revolutionize root canals. sciencedaily.com: Researchers have developed a process by which they can engineer new blood vessels in teeth, creating better long-term outcomes for root canal patients and clinicians. Read more
Common periodontal pathogen may interfere with conception in women. medicalxpress.com: Women who had P. gingivalis in the saliva and higher saliva or serum antibody concentrations against this bacterium had a 3-fold hazard for not becoming pregnant compared to their counterparts. Read more
Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures. plymouth.ac.uk: A virtual visit to a beach is better for dental patients than a virtual visit to an urban landscape or no virtual interaction at all. Read more
No evidence that treatment of gum disease reduces the number of babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. cochraneohg.wordpress.com: The quality of the evidence was low, so further well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed. Read more
Teeth may reveal a multi-day biological clock. quantamagazine.org: Tiny lines laid down by tooth enamel appear to reveal a previously unknown biological rhythm. If confirmed, the finding could help researchers understand why big animals grow slower — and live longer — than small ones. Read more
Serving older adults in the dental chair focus of collaboration. ada.org: The Gerontological Society of America launched last year its first oral health initiative titled Oral Health: An Essential Element of Healthy Aging. The essential goal of the initiative is to foster “oral health champions across all disciplines.” Read more
Mind your business
Six mistakes dentists make when hiring (and how to avoid them!). dentistrytoday.com: When you set out to build your dream dental team, take time to consider how you will set up an interview experience to deliver the best possible outcome. Read more
Patient information
Limiting the effects of dry mouth. jada.ada.org: Dry mouth is more than just a nuisance; it can lead to oral health problems. Work with your dentist to manage dry mouth. Read more
Braces have changed, from metal to tooth-colored to clear. fda.gov: Here are answers to some of the most common questions about braces, provided by dental experts at FDA. Read more
How to take care of your teeth during pregnancy. mouthhealthy.org: Keeping your mouth healthy now can help set up you and your child to be MouthHealthy for life. Read more
3 tips for healthy summer smiles. mouthhealthy.org: While warm months are perfect for spending time together, summer vacation can also throw off your usual dental routine. Here are three ways to prevent summertime tooth decay. Read more
If you hear a click in your jaw, this is what you need to know. washingtonpost.com: Estimates suggest that more than 10 million Americans have experienced TMD. Read more
TMJ. mouthhealthy.org: Possible causes of TMJ disorders and treatment. Read more
Jaw exercises for TMJ pain. medicalnewstoday.com: No matter the cause of the pain, exercise can help relieve tension and offer relief. Read more
How to clean your retainer: Eight helpful tips. medicalnewstoday.com: Most people would never consider going days without brushing their teeth. However, many retainer wearers go for long stretches of time without cleaning these devices. Read more
Crucial not to overlook oral health in seniors. thestar.com: A dental visit is important to evaluate the gums, teeth and soft tissues and to ensure other health issues are detected. Read more
Coconut oil in toothpaste is trending, but does it actually work? allure.com: Brushing with a coconut oil-infused product isn’t necessarily frowned upon, but they shouldn’t be used as a replacement to your everyday toothpaste and mouth wash. Read more
How safe is activated charcoal? abc10.com: ABC 10 talk to experts to verify the safety and effectiveness of activated charcoal. Read more
Your health & medical news
10 health stories that mattered this week. cmajnews.com: Read more
Yoga breathing benefits include reducing depression. huffingtonpost.ca: Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found Sudarshan Kriya yoga (SKY) breathing techniques helped alleviate severe depression in participants who failed to respond to antidepressant treatments. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Winter 2017 continuing education – upcoming courses
Université Laval – Formation continue
University of Manitoba – Continuing professional development
Université de Montréal – Formation dentaire continue
University of Alberta – Program and courses
University of British Columbia – Calendar of courses
University of Saskatchewan – Continuing professional dental education
University of Toronto – Continuing dental education
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry University – Continuing professional development
June 22-24 –FDA (Florida Dental Association) Convention, in Orlando, FL. Read more
June 22-24 –Academy for Sports Dentistry 35th Annual Symposium, in San Francisco, CA. Read more
June 22-25 – OSAP 2017 Annual Conference, in Atlanta, GA. Read more
July 13-15 – AGD 2017, the premier meeting for general dentistry, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more
August 24-26 – CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, in San Francisco, CA. Read more
August 29- September 1 – FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid, Spain. Read more
September 8-10 – CDA (California Dental Association) Presents – The Art and Science of Dentistry, in San Francisco. Read more
September 1 – BDA Scottish Dental Conference and Exhibition 2017, in Glasgow, Scotland. Read more
September 9-12 – American Academy of Periodontology 103rd annual meeting, in Boston, Mass. Save the date
September 7-9 –Saskatchewan Oral Health Profession Annual Conference, in Regina, SK. Save the date
September 14-16 – Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Scientific Meeting, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more
September 14-16 – Dentsply Sirona World, in Las Vegas, NV. Read more
September 15-17 – American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) 2017 Scientific Session, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Integrative dental medicine: Reuniting the mouth with the body. Save the date
October 19-23 – ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more
October 21-22 – ODA New Dentist Symposium, in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
October 26-28 – International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics (IAPA) Conference, in Las Vegas, NV. Read more
November 10-12 – Carestream Dental’s 2017 Global Oral Health Summit, in Orlando, FL. Read more
November 24-29 – Greater New York Dental Meeting 2017, in New York, NY. Read more
May 10-12, 2017 – British Dental Conference & Exhibition, in Manchester, England. Save the date
August 22-25, 2018 – CDA Convention, hosted by the Dental Association of PEI. Save the date
Please let us know about upcoming continuing education meetings that could be of interest to Canadian dentists by emailing us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca
Dental industry news
Dental 3D Printer Market Is Expected to Witness Highest Growth During 2017-2025. sbwire.com: The growing adoption of technology for making implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and surgical guides will increase the popularity of dental 3D printing in the coming years. Read more
Henry Schein climbs to #243 on the Fortune 500. phx-corporate-ir.net: Company celebrates 14 years as one of America’s largest corporations. Read more
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